frightfiction Chapter 227 Mixed joys and sorrows
Chapter 227 Mixed joys and sorrows
“Father…Father!?”
When Mei heard the noise behind her, she turned around and saw Beichen Ryoma with a confused look on his face.
Beichen Longma was also confused at the moment, thinking that something big had happened at home. However, when he saw that the portrait hanging above the mourning hall was actually his own, he immediately understood.
He nodded to Mei, then looked at the noisy crowd and shouted helplessly.
"Everyone, be quiet. I, Beichen Longma, am not dead. I am back!"
The crowd was silent for a while and then burst into rapid shouting.
"Quick! Tear down the portrait of the master!"
"Someone, move all the wreaths away! Whoever placed the urn here, smash it!"
"Stop kneeling there! You're still wearing your shroud! Take it all off!"
The whole compound became even noisier...
Beichen Ryoma led Mei and Xing to a secluded place, and then asked those excited family members to take care of them.
"Father, what's going on? If you're okay... why haven't you shown up for so long?"
Mei asked in surprise and joy.
After both parties discussed the matter, Mei finally understood and felt extremely relieved.
"Thank you, Xing... If it weren't for you, I'm afraid father would really be trapped in that space crack for the rest of his life."
Mei thanked Xing very sincerely.
"Brother Xing, today is the best day. Go and call all your friends over. Let's have the banquet now!"
Mei was stunned when she heard what Beichen Ryoma said.
"Father... this is a misunderstanding. Those things are intended to be used in memorial services."
Mei was helpless. Wasn't it a bit too weird to hold a banquet in the current atmosphere in this mansion?
"Uncle, are you planning to eat your own meal?"
Xing couldn't help but ask when he heard this.
"Who cares about the feast? I've been hungry for days, and so have those guys in the company. Mei, quickly give the order to unpack the things that need to be unpacked, and continue setting the feast!"
"Oh well..."
Mei blushed and then ran to the kitchen to give instructions.
"Thank you for taking care of the Beichen family and Meiyi when I was away. I didn't expect that heroes emerge from youth. You can even kill the Doomsday Beast... I really admire you."
Beichen Longma poured a cup of tea for them and sighed.
"You're welcome. This is...what we should do."
Xing originally wanted to say that this matter was caused by him, but after thinking about it, he decided it was better to bury it deep in his heart.
Otherwise, Beichen Longma would probably vomit blood. He was just thanking you, but you said that the Doomsday Beast actually appeared here because of you.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xing went back and called Qiong and others.
Bronya took the Black Tower to recover the antimatter engine and then sent the Black Tower back to the train and returned.
At the banquet, Beichen Longma told the story of himself and the Starry Sky Train.
Everyone suddenly realized that the arrogance and domineering look before was just an act.
However, many of the younger generation were still unhappy. After all, they were just pretending, but the beatings were real and they were quite severe.
After the banquet, Mei deliberately kept everyone and took out a ruler to measure everyone's measurements.
"Mei, what are you doing?"
Qiong was a little confused. After all, Qiong had never bought clothes before, so she naturally didn't know that this was a necessary task before making clothes.
"Isn't there a celebration tomorrow? Father is coming back soon, so I think we should make it more grand. I'll measure your bodies and make you a set of clothes to wear at the celebration."
Mei smiled and said.
"New clothes? This is nice."
When Qiong heard this, he nodded repeatedly.
Although I still have a lot of clothes in my backpack, they are all the same style as the one I'm wearing. There are dozens of them and I can never wear them all.
After measuring, Mei said goodbye to everyone in a hurry, apparently to prepare for tomorrow.
"It's been a fulfilling day today, after having eaten and drunk a lot."
Qiong stretched and prepared to go home.
"You didn't do anything today, you just had a big meal."
“Yeah, so it’s very fulfilling.”
“…”
Xing is speechless.
Bronya chuckled and asked casually what to do about sleeping tonight.
"The hotel should have extra rooms today, after all, the news of Doommon's destruction has been announced."
Qiong said, recalling what the front desk clerk had said before about why the hotel was full.
"Well, if possible, we can get a few more rooms tonight."
Xing also said.
"That's it..."
Bronya nodded when she heard this, feeling a little disappointed.
When everyone returned to the hotel, they saw several people in company uniforms standing in the hotel lobby.
Xing recognized them at a glance. These people were the company employees that he and Heita had rescued before.
And these people also recognized Xing, the person who was next to Heita before.
"Hello, everyone on the Star Train."
One of the leaders stood up, took off his hat, put it on his chest and greeted everyone.
"How do you know we are from the Star Train?"
Qiong thought that he and the others had not discussed their identities, so he couldn't help but ask.
"Haha, although Wumingke has no business dealings with the company, the roads you have opened up have brought a lot of convenience to the company. The company will naturally recognize your logo."
The company man smiled and pointed at Qiong's cuff, where there was a badge of the Nameless Guest.
"So it's a badge. I had forgotten about it."
Qiong couldn't help scratching his head and smiled a little embarrassedly.
"Also, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Freddy, and I work in the Strategic Investment Department of Interstellar Peace Corporation. My position is P42. I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to this gentleman for rescuing us together with Ms. Black Tower."
Freddy said as he bowed to Xing.
"You're welcome, Mr. Freddy. By the way, what is the company coming to Edo Star to cooperate on?"
Xing waved his hand.
In an era when Edo was still relatively backward, if the company got involved, the planet would immediately see a leap in technological growth.
I just don't know what price the company is asking for.
"Originally, I shouldn't disclose company affairs, but since the two recent deals of the Strategic Investment Department were indirectly brought about by you, Nameless Guest, I will reveal a little bit... Actually, the purpose of my coming to Edo Planet this time is the same as that of Yalilo-VI."
"Yarilo-VI?"
Bronya was stunned. She didn't expect to hear someone from the company mention her hometown here.
"Yes, it is the Yalilo-VI that was reconnected to the space channel after you, the Nameless Guest, resolved the star core crisis not long ago."
Freddy nodded.
"Oh? Then you came here... Are you here to promote the Ether Front?"
Xing raised his eyebrows and knew what this guy was here for.
"I didn't expect you to know that? It seems that the No-Name Guest has more information channels than I thought."
Freddy smiled, acknowledging the purpose of his trip.
"I know, but I haven't touched it yet. What about the other business?"
Xing couldn't help but ask.
"The other one is naturally Edo Planet. Edo Planet has beautiful scenery but is located in a remote galaxy. If it weren't for Doommon, perhaps the company would have to spend a lot of time to discover this beautiful planet."
"Shouldn't the business of Edo Star be counted on Black Tower's head?"
Qiong couldn't help but ask, why did this business belong to the Starry Sky Train?
"Hehe, Doommon certainly attacked the Black Tower Space Station. But as far as I know, Doommon's target at the time, and the one who defeated Doommon, was the Star Train, right?"
This is indeed undeniable, because the two people who were targeted by Doommon are now standing here.
"So we're being fooled again?"
Xing asked somewhat speechlessly.
"How can this be considered a lie? Ms. Black Tower got the research materials she wanted, the company got a safe business, and the Star Train got a promise from Ms. Black Tower. This is a win-win cooperation for all three parties."
Freddy said with a smile.
Although I always feel that something is wrong, but with Freddy's smooth talk, there is nothing wrong with saying this.
"It's getting late today. If you are interested, I can promote the company's most promising project, the Ether Front, to you tomorrow. This can be regarded as my thank you gift to you."
"Sounds good, definitely tomorrow."
Qiong nodded. He had seen Ether Front on the Internet before, but he didn't have any channels to get into it.
"Then it's settled."
Freddy said goodbye to everyone and then led the company upstairs.
"As expected of you, you are from the Interstellar Peace Company. This is clearly a business negotiation with Edo Star, and you dragged us into this as well."
After leaving the company, Tingyun smiled and said.
"How did it get in there?"
Qiong was confused, doesn't that mean thank you for teaching us how to play Ether Front?
"We are now the heroes who defeated Doommon on Edo Planet, and the company wants to promote the Ether Front on Edo Planet. Before negotiating business with Edo Planet, the company tied this business to us. Because of our identities, we can get a lot of benefits in the contract with Edo Planet."
Tingyun explained to Qiong in detail.
"Bad, I've been taken advantage of again."
Qiong shrugged helplessly upon hearing this.
"It doesn't matter. It's a good thing for Edo Star anyway. Let's book a room first."
Xing doesn't care much about this. These are internal affairs and he and others can't interfere.
"Miss, do you have any extra rooms today?"
Xing came to the front desk and asked.
"I'm so sorry, it's out of stock."
"Huh? Didn't I see quite a few people checking out this morning?"
Xing was stunned, thinking, isn't this right?
"It's all sold out just now. The group of guests I just talked to just now just booked all the remaining rooms."
The lady at the front desk explained very apologetically.
"Oh, it looks like I'll have to squeeze in with my benefactor again today~"
Tingyun covered his mouth and said with a smile.
"Tingyun, why do you always sleep with me...my brother! This is really not good!"
When Qiong saw Tingyun smiling like that, he immediately pouts and says something dissatisfied.
"Alas, I don't want to either, but there is no room. If it really doesn't work, I'll just give in, my benefactor."
"You! You are so casual! How can this be possible! No one likes you!"
"Really? Then I'll go and ask my benefactor what he thinks."
"You are not allowed to go!"
"Stop arguing, stop arguing. Is there a place for me tonight? I haven't had a bed to sleep in for three days!"
Looking at the noisy appearance of several people, Bronya felt mixed emotions and couldn't help but sigh.
I am happy that I can be with Xing at night, but I am worried that...it seems that I am not the only one who shares this feeling.